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Revomet GmbH, a subsidiary of Cronimet Group, and CNGR Advanced Material have officially finalized their joint venture following the Heads of Agreement signed in December 2023. Once all conditions from the joint venture agreement have been met, CNGR will acquire a 25 percent stake in Revomet Bitterfeld GmbH, previously a wholly owned subsidiary of Revomet GmbH.
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Resource conservation starts where others see only remnants. What remains in incineration plants as supposed waste actually harbors enormous potential: approximately 20-30% of incinerated material remains as bottom ash, also known as municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) slag.
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Ecobat has announced a binding agreement to sell its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios. The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria.
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CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq) in the first quarter of 2025, a 3.4% increase compared with the same quarter of 2024 (871 million tonnes of CO2-eq).
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Recovering any type of materials form waste has challenges when it comes to plant cleanliness and productivity. Transforming incinerator bottom ash (IBA) into construction aggregates – and recovering metals at the same – is just one example. Yet IBA processor Blue Phoenix has found a solution to efficient operations with the support of bulk handling specialists Martin Engineering.
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The Li-ion battery (LIB) recycling market has continued to grow rapidly through players establishing new partnerships, securing supply deals, and gathering large volumes of funding. Key players have also persisted with constructing new commercial-scale facilities utilizing mechanical, hydrometallurgical, and pyrometallurgical recycling technologies.
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Tray-to-tray recycling is becoming a recognized approach for advancing circularity in plastic packaging – especially for food-grade applications. Valerio Sama, Business Development Manager – Packaging at Tomra Recycling, examines the latest developments in tray-to-tray recycling, detailing the challenges, technologies and market trends shaping its growth across the industry.
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The DECONWASTE project, funded by IVACE+i and the ERDF, aims to address the challenge of meeting the food safety requirements set by European regulations and ensuring consumer protection.
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Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Begun in February 2025, the trial achieved biomethane production with yield of up to 99.5% or more and purity of 97% or more.
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Indorama Ventures has announced that it has recycled more than 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011.
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The European Commission is seeking the views of the public and experts on the future Circular Economy Act by launching a public consultation and a call for evidence.
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The Danish waste management company Amager Ressourcecenter (ARC) manages waste disposal for several municipalities in the greater Copenhagen area. ARC has set itself the goal of consistently reducing its CO₂ emissions to a minimum.
